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A default installation of Microsoft SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 7.0, and MSDE 1.0, as well as third-party products embedding these engines (e.g., Tumbleweed Secure Mail, Compaq Insight Manager, Visio 2000), creates the 'sa' (system administrator) account with a null (blank) password. This default configuration allows unauthenticated remote attackers to connect to the database with full administrative privileges. The vulnerability has been widely exploited by malware such as Voyager Alpha Force and Spida worms.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module: 'mssql_payload_sqli.rb', which exploits SQL injection vulnerabilities in Microsoft SQL Server-backed web applications. The module allows an attacker to execute arbitrary payloads on a Windows system by leveraging SQL injection to access the xp_cmdshell stored procedure. The exploit supports multiple payload delivery methods, including using debug.com (not available on x64), command stager (VBS), and PowerShell. The attacker must specify the injection point in the vulnerable web application. The module is weaponized, supporting customizable Metasploit payloads, and targets Microsoft SQL Server instances with SQL injection and xp_cmdshell enabled. The code is written in Ruby and is designed to be used within the Metasploit framework.
This repository contains a single Metasploit module: 'modules/exploits/windows/mssql/mssql_payload.rb'. The module exploits Microsoft SQL Server instances by leveraging the 'xp_cmdshell' stored procedure to execute arbitrary payloads on the target system. It supports multiple payload delivery methods: using debug.exe (not available on x64), the Metasploit command stager (which can use TFTP, VBS, etc.), and PowerShell. The exploit requires valid SQL Server credentials (typically with sysadmin privileges) and network access to the target. The module is highly weaponized, allowing the attacker to select and deliver a wide range of payloads, including reverse shells and Meterpreter sessions. The exploit leaves a payload executable on the target system after execution. The code is written in Ruby and is designed to be used within the Metasploit Framework. The main attack vector is network-based, targeting SQL Server over TCP (default port 1433). The module references CVE-2000-0402 and CVE-2000-1209, which relate to weak or blank 'sa' passwords and abuse of xp_cmdshell.
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